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V279 NBH

2000 Toyota Avensis

Silver Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

152,245 mi
Last recorded152,245 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Toyota Avensis98,518 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV279 NBH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 152,245 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Track Rod Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 152,245 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play Track Rod Arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil Leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 123,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 102,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2014 102,213 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Oct 2013 92,437 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Apr 2013 82,282 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 82,204 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 81,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER SECTION CHANGE SOON

nearside rear tyre slight wear on outer section

slight brake bind nearside rear

Fail 18 Jan 2013 81,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

STRONG ADVISE NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER SECTION CHANGE SOON

nearside rear tyre slight wear on outer section

slight brake bind nearside rear

Pass 19 Jan 2012 77,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 77,723 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 74,610 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 74,608 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 72,023 miles

.. bonnett difficult to close

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 72,023 miles

.. bonnett difficult to close

Fail 14 Jan 2009 69,679 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 69,679 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 67,273 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 64,581 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 64,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 61,855 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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V279 NBH is a 2000 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 98,518 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V279 NBH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 26 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V279 NBH is a 2000 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 January 2000.

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